Agricultural Development Scheme

Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture

🟡 Open (annual cycle)

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Maximum Funding

Flat-rate per acre; Young Farmers supplement up to £4,000

Funding Type

Grant

About this scheme

Core farm support payments providing flat-rate area-based payments per eligible acre, with enhanced front-loading for smaller and intensive farms. Young Farmers receive a supplementary payment of up to 25% (maximum £4,000) for up to five consecutive years. The 2026 registration period is currently open; application booklets are posted at end of April.

Eligibility

Must be an active farmer with land at their disposal on 4 May; minimum 12.5 eligible acres; valid application submitted in the required form and timescale.

Suitable for

What you can use it for

Sectors

How to apply

Submit Agriculture Business Registration Form to DEFA by 28 Feb 2026; application booklets sent April 2026

Official source

Apply / Learn more at Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture ↗

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Last verified: 2026-02-20 · Category: Agriculture

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